Adi Gunawan

Share

Share

Add fave

About the artwork

Depicting Ustrasana, the Camel Pose, this bronze piece showcases a figure arching backward in a gesture of profound openness and vulnerability. The sculpture's signature rounded contours, characteristic of Adi Gunawan's distinctive style, not only emphasize the emotional depth of the pose but also subtly challenge conventional body aesthetics, celebrating form in its most uninhibited state. This work powerfully highlights themes of trust and surrender, both to oneself and to the present moment. Gunawan's artistry here invites contemplation on the courage it takes to open oneself fully, both physically and emotionally. The figure's posture, a complete backbend, symbolizes release and a willingness to embrace new perspectives. The smooth, lustrous bronze finish enhances the sculpture's meditative quality, allowing viewers to reflect on personal growth and the strength found in vulnerability. "Yoga Series – Ustrasana (Camel Pose)" is a compelling testament to the transformative power of introspection and self-discovery through art.

About the artist

Born in Yogyakarta in 1974, Adi Gunawan received his education at the Institut Seni Indonesia. He is a prominent Indonesian sculptor known for his distinctive and often playful and satirical bronze sculptures. In his symbolic sculptures, Adi invokes exploration of themes related to human behavior, social issues, and cultural traditions. He uses his cultural positioning as a tool to visualize motions, gestures, characters and expressions of various subjects that he sculpts. He often incorporates elements of Indonesian folklore and everyday life, giving his pieces a rich cultural context. Growing up in an Agrarian society, he depicts a lot of animals in his work. The symbiotic and mystical relationship between animals and humans is well expressed in his artworks.